Quality Control

Mid Star Lab Inc; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Mid Star Lab in Tonganoxie, KS is seeking a Quality Assurance / Quality Control Specialist to ensure every orthotic product leaving the floor meets our strict standards. This hands-on role requires on-site inspection, defect identification, and collaboration with production teams to correct issues and improve processes.

You will implement quality checks, document issues, and drive corrective actions in a small, fast-paced manufacturing environment where accountability and practical problem

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality control or quality assurance in manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting manufactured products or using defined quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify problems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished and in-process orthotic products for quality, accuracy, fit, finish and consistency.
• Perform routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify defects, inconsistencies and production issues before products leave the facility.
• Work with production staff to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Help establish and maintain quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Document quality issues and track recurring problems.
• Communicate quality concerns clearly with production and management.
• Assist with maintaining quality records, procedures and documentation.
• Monitor trends in defects, rework and returns for improvement.
• Train employees on quality expectations and proper procedures.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and maintain a clean, quality-focused environment.

Skills

Quality control

Quality assurance

Manufacturing

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks

Quality Assurance / Quality Control Specialist

Mid Star Lab | Tonganoxie, KS

We’re looking for someone who notices the details other people miss.

Mid Star Lab is a growing, established orthotic manufacturing company looking for a Quality Assurance / Quality Control Specialist to help us make sure the products leaving our facility meet our standards every single time.

This is a hands‑on position. We aren't looking for someone who wants to sit behind a desk and write reports all day. We need someone who can be out on the manufacturing floor, inspect products, identify problems, work with employees to correct them, and help us build better processes.

If you're the person who sees something that isn't right and can't just walk past it, you may be exactly who we're looking for.

What You'll Do

• Inspect finished and in-process custom orthotic products for quality, accuracy, fit, finish and consistency
• Perform routine quality checks throughout the manufacturing process
• Identify defects, inconsistencies and production issues before products leave the facility
• Work directly with production employees and leadership to identify the root cause of quality problems
• Help establish and maintain quality standards and inspection procedures
• Document quality issues and track recurring problems
• Communicate quality concerns clearly and professionally with production and management
• Help develop corrective actions and follow up to make sure problems are actually fixed
• Assist with maintaining quality records, procedures and documentation
• Monitor trends in defects, rework and returns and identify opportunities for improvement
• Help train employees on quality expectations and proper procedures
• Participate in process improvement initiatives throughout the lab
• Maintain a clean, organized and quality-focused work environment
• Step in and help wherever needed—this is a small‑business manufacturing environment, and everyone wears more than one hat

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with real‑world manufacturing or quality experience who understands that quality isn't something you check at the very end—it needs to be built into the process.

Ideal experience includes

• 2+ years of experience in quality control, quality assurance, manufacturing, production, or a related field
• Experience inspecting manufactured products or working with defined quality standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to identify problems and determine why they are happening
• Comfortable working directly with production employees
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to read and follow written procedures and specifications
• Comfortable using basic computer programs and maintaining records
• Ability to communicate concerns without creating unnecessary conflict
• Reliable, consistent and willing to take ownership
• Ability to work independently without needing someone constantly checking behind you

A Great Fit Would Also Have

• Manufacturing quality experience
• Experience with corrective/preventive actions or root‑cause analysis
• Experience creating or improving SOPs/work instructions
• Experience with inspection processes or measuring equipment
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experienceExperience in medical device, healthcare, laboratory, automotive, aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments

You do NOT need to have experience making orthotics. We can teach you our products and processes. What we need is someone who already understands quality, manufacturing and accountability.

What Success Looks Like

Six months into this role, we want you to be someone the team knows they can count on when it comes to quality.

You’ll know what "good" looks like, you’ll catch problems before they become bigger problems, you’ll help the production team understand why something needs to be done a certain way, and you’ll help us reduce rework, mistakes and returns.

Most importantly, you’ll take ownership of quality instead of simply pointing out problems.

Why Mid Star Lab?

Mid Star Lab is not a giant corporation. We’re a growing, family‑oriented manufacturing company where your work actually matters.

We manufacture custom orthotics that are used to help people walk, work, compete and live more comfortably. That means quality matters here.

We’re looking for someone who wants to be part of a team, take pride in what they do and have a real impact on how we operate.

If you’re experienced enough to know what good quality looks like, practical enough to work on the floor, and confident enough to speak up when something isn’t right, we want to meet you.

Position Details

Position: Quality Assurance / Quality Control Specialist

Location: Tonganoxie, KS

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Thursday 7-5 (occasional Fridays)

Experience: 2+ years preferred

Pay: Competitive and based on experience